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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 289.54 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 289.54 and 192.08 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 289.54 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/289.54 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 289.54 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 55,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,614.84/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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